FOOTBALL

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 19032, 9 June 1924, Page 6

FOOTBALL

SATURDAY’S RUGBY POOR EXHIBITIONS OF CODE. COMPETITIONS FURTHER ADVANCED. On Saturday Rugby enthusiasts in Wanganui were well catered for, three senior games being played on the Recreation grounds. However, the supporters of the code were rather disappointed, and despite the suita•bility of the ground and the weather, little back play was indulged in. The games generally speaking were of an uninspiring nature and practically resolved themselves into battles between the vanguard. Neverthless, there was an occasional flash of brilliant play, and the spectators were at some stages roused to enthusiasm. Fortunes fluctuated considerably in all the senior games, and the scoring on the day was high. KAIERAU (17). TECHNICAL 0.8. (9). LATTER HAVE UPHILL FIGHT. Considerable interest centred ?ound the clashing of Kaierau and Technical Old Boys, but the game was generally regarded as a “gift’ ’ for the former. However, the blue and whites proved a tough proposition, and at one stage matters looked serious for the maroons. Old Boys’ fight was an uphill one from the outset, but they stuck gamely to their weightier opponents, and the game terminated with the margin of difference between the fifteens being only eight points. Dyke, ’the blue and whites’ most promising forward, did not don his jersey, having received an injury to his leg in last Tuesday’s rep. game, while McAuliffe did not file out for Kaierau.

At the inception play was slow and Uninteresting, but the heavier rvaierau (maroon) players gained the advantage and assumed the offensive. Here Ross marked, but his shot at goal failed to reach its objective. Tech, managed to open up the play. and Reid sent in a long kick, which enabled Kaierau to touch down when a score looked likely. The maroons again besieged, and a passing rush culminated in Ross, on tne wing, being collared when within an ace of scoring. A melee ensued and L. Stuart dived over in a handy position. Collier added the points.

Kaierau . . ...... .. ..5 Old Boys .j ... t . .. 0 After heated midfield p?ay Kaierau again went to the attack, ‘and the whites were forced to touch down in order io save. Play of little incident followed, the maroon forwards having the better of the game. Eventually Collier set his backs in action, the ball going out to Ross on the wing. He transferred to McFarlane, back to Ross, who was well tackled, and Tech, prevented what looked like a certain try. Heize now headed a forward rush into the maroons’ territory, but the whites were soon forcec’ to defend. When the spell was called Kaierau were on the offensive On the resumption of play Tech, pressed, and were rewarded by receiving a penalty kick. The shot at goal was entrusted to E. Reid, but his kick from a difficult angle failed to reach its objective. They continued to make the pace, and the ball shot into the hands of E. Rosser, who dropkicked a beautiful goal from well out. Kaierau . . ~ .. 5 Tech. .. Kaierau endeavoured to make amends, but their attack was short lived, for their opponents hustled them by combined forward, and back play. McFarlane fumbled with the ball on last line, and’Sewell dived in and scored in a handy position. Dowsett converted amidst great excitement. Kaiera .. r .„ .. 5 Old Boys .. ~ . . tK . : ~ 9 ■The maroons strove hard to break through, but the defence of their opponents was too solid. From looser play James received the ball and punt- . ed down the field, and had Kaierau in difficulties. However, Ainsley, at full-back, saved the situation, and cleared. After give-and-take play, the maroon forwards attacked vigorously, but when a score looked imminent, V. Reid effected a clearance. In endeavouring to clear, in the play that followed, Ford kicked erratically and found the line near the corner flag. From the hurriedly formed line out, Brookie sent the ball to Johnstone who walked over the line unopposed.

Kaierau . ..... „ g Old Boys 9 In the play that event:® ted fortunes fluctuated considerably, Doth sides having their turns of offensive and defensive play. Kaierau eventually instituted a passing rush, but when a score looked inevitable. McFarlane missed a good pass, and V. Reid and Ford, in combined work, cleared. Kaierau again returned, but after a melee on their opponents’ line were penalised, and play returned to neutral territory. After give-and-take ■play McFarlane set his backs going. ;he ball going to Collier, to Stewart, to Fromont. who was pushed out. From the line out Fromont secured, when Teeh. were endeavouring to clear and corkscrewed his way across the line. Collier failed with the shot at goal. Kaierau .. . . r>... . . .. 11 Old Boys 9

The reds attacked with renewed vigour, and compelled Tech, to force on several occasions. The next try for Kaierau, which came a few minutes’ later, emanated from a loose forward rush; three forwards falling on the ball in the corner. Ross’ kick proved unsuccessful. Kaierau .. .. 14 Old Boys ........... 9.

Kaierau had the better of the desultory play that followed. When Tech, were endeavouring to clear, McFarlane marked in a handy position. His shot at goal found tho upright, and the scores then read:—•

Kaierau . . { . - .• •> :• •: 17 Old Boys . • •. i...j 9 The game terminated a few minutes iater with the scores unaltered. Mr. W. J. Eade controlled the game. PIRATES (13), WAVERLEY (0). ANOTHER DESULTORY EXHIBITION After a hard forward game between Pirates and Waverley, the former ♦emerged the victors by a margin of 13 points to 0. Play throughout was very desultory, and there was little in the nature of combined play on either side. Waverley offered considerable opposition in the early stages of play, but as on a previous Saturday “faded out of the picture’’ in the second spell. Their passing—what little there was —was exceedingly poor, and the ball when it came from the ruck rarely got further than the first five-eighths. On the other hand, the Pirates’ rearguard were occasionally seen in action but they missed the services of B. Delves.

Waverley (white) kicked off, but they were soon forced to defend their citadel, owing to Robson instituting a passing rush, for Pirates (black), the tall going to Head, to 'Wilson, to Allardyce, to J. Delves, who missed a good pass, and spoilt a certain try. Waverley returned play to neutral territory, but a good line kick by Head saw the whites again on the defensive. However, from a free-kick shortly afterwards. Waverley livened up considerably, and transferred play to the opposite end of the field, where an infringement by a black forward gave Cameron a good, but unsuccessful shot at goal. The visitors continued to apply the pressure, and after two melees on the blacks’ last line, Delves forced. From the subsequent kick, Pirates’ forwards got busy and sent operations into their opponents’ territory, but they could not penetrate the solid defence. Waverley retaliated, and a succession of scrummages on the blacks’ last line saw Robson force, and saved the situation. When the visitors were again on the attack, a penalty gave Cameron another good but fruitless shot at goal, from outside the twenty-five line. In the play that followed, Waverley had the better of play, and on numerous occasions ‘‘knocked at the door.” Eventually the whites commenced a passing bout, but an erratic pass by Cameron, allowed the blacks to assume the offensive, Hurley and Christiansen being associated in a good piece of play. When the whites were battling hard to keep their opponents out, they obstructed, and Head placed the resultant kick squarely between the uprights, thus drawing first blood for Pirates.

Pirates .. . • r . .1 .. . . 3 Waverley .... .. . . .. 0 Encouraged by their recent success, the blacks besieged, but from a scrjunimange in the whites’ territory, Cameron broke away, and with a good solo efort transferred operations to a neutral area. Waverley now attacked, and from a scrum George sent .the ball to Cameron, to Sulivan. who knocked the ball on, and spoilt a good scoring oportunity. Uninspiring play eventuated, both sides having their turns of offensive and defensive play. When the blacks were attacking, Robson worked the blind side, sending the oval to Head, who was nicely tackled. An infringement resulted, and Waverley cleared as half-time was announced. In the early stages of the second spell Waverley had the better of play, but eventually Hurley broke away, and dribbled down the field. He was ousted by Robson, who had the whites in difficulties, but Bates effected a clearance. When the blacks were again attacking, Bowen, the full-back, received the leather, and drop-kicked a nice goal from well out. Pirates .. t -•» i-m 7 Waverley .. .1 . i._.j t . .j 0 After even play between the twentyfive’s, Hurley received tne Dall in a line out, and shot it out to Head, to Wilson, to Allardyce, who dived over the line as he was being tackled. Head failed with the kick. Pirates .. .. r ... ... 10 Waverley ~.. .. 0 The whites strove hard to make up the leeway, and set their backs ‘in motion. The ball, in due course, reached Howe, who raced along the line beating off all opposition. However, he was pushed out when within a few yards of the scoring line. The black forwards got the better of the line-out, and sent play back to midfield, where the whites infringed. Bowen was entrusted with the kick, and he piloted the ball over the bar, from just inside the half-way mark. Pirates . . . .. 13 Waverley 0 In the play that followed the whites attacked in an endeavour to reduce the margin of difference between the scores, but try as they might they could not penetrate their opponents’ solid defence. They were gradually forced to defend their goal, but managed to prevent any further score. The game terminated with the teams battling on even terms. Mr. Kidson was the referee.

RATANA DEFEAT OLD BOYS. This game was played on the Rec. No. 2 ground, and attracted a fair amount of patronage. Old Boys fielded a weak senior team against Ratana, who overwhelmed them to the tune of 20 points to 9. From the initial kick off Ratana attacked, and Wiremu centred nicely to Pine, who put in a good run, but was thrown out at the corner flag. At this stage W. Russell was hurt and had to go off, being replaced by J. Strachan. From the ruck, W. Pine sent the ball to Haitana, to Wiremu, who scored well out. W. Pine had no luck with the kick.

Ratana 3 Old Boys 0 Ratana came away with a nice passing rush by their backs, but when in a scoring position, Kingi mulled, and a sure try was lost. Old Boys now took a turn at attacking, and from a scramble on the line Tilley dived over. Wood failed to put the ball between the posts. Ratana 3 Old Boys 3 The next incident of note was a fine dash by W. Pine, but when looking dangerous he was grassed by Crotty. Passing by Blythe, Marsden and J. Strachan, saw the latter thrown out at the corner flag. From the throw-in Ratana carried operations to the other end <>f the field, where they were awarded a free kick, and W. Pine made no mistake. Ratana 6 Old Boys 3 Wiremu, with another nice centring kick, sent Taiaroa away, who, when tackled, passed to B. Pine, and the latter touched down near the posts. W. Pine piloted the ball safely between the uprights. Ratana 11 Old Boys 3 Half-time was called immediately after. On resuming, Old Boys put more life into their play, and were nearly over on several occasions, but something always went wrong at the critical moment. By means of a forward rush, Ratana transferred play to the other end of the field, where Wiremu obtained and dashed over. No goal resulted. Ratana 14 Old Boys 3 Ratana were now having matters all their own way, and from a sweeping forward rush, 8. Paki scored. W. Pine failed with the kick. Ratana .. .... 17 OH Boys 3 Old Boys were not done with yet, for they immediately set up a hot attack on Ratana’s line, and Lees was across in a flash. Blythe failed to add the extra points. Ratana 17 Old Boys 6 Back .again came Ratana, and as a result, J. Paki scored. Wiremu missel with an easy kick. Ratana 17 Old Boys 6 In the dying stages of the game Cox broke away and scored. Wood failed to find the crossbar, and the game ended:— Ratana 20 Old Boys 9 Mr N. Francis controlled the game. DOWN THE GRADES. JUNIOR. Technical College, after a very even game, defeated Katana by 6 points to 3. Brown and Blythe scored for ‘‘Tech.,” and Paki scored a try for Ratana.

Arampho defeated a weak Old Boys’ team by 17 points to 5. For Aramoho, F. Crotty scored three tries ano con verted one, Leslie kicked a penalty goal, and Rosemcrgy scored. Tilley scored for Old Boys and converted. College drew with Rapanui after an exciting tussle, 14 all. Fordell were too good for Technical Old Boys, and won by 12 points to 5. THIRDS. Queen’s Park Old Boys 11, defeated Old Boys 0. Kaierau were too heavy for College, and won by 19 points to 0. In this game Tyler was responsible for a great try. Aramoho 9, prevailed over Pirates 0. FOURTHS. Pirates 28 v. College 0. Queen’s Park Old Boys 19 v. Marist 0. Tech. A 6 v. Kaierau 6. Tech. B 14 v. Old Boys 3. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. SENIORS. Pirates 13 v. Waverley 0. Ratana 20 v. Old Boys 9. Kaierau 17 v. Tech. 0.8. 9. JUNIORS. Tech College 6 v. Ratana 3. College 14 v. Rapanui 14. Fordell 12 v. Tech. 0.8. 5. Aramoho 17 v. Old Boys 5. THIRDS. Queen’s Park 0.8. 11 v Old Boys 0 Kaierau 19 v. College 0. Aramoho 9 v. Pirates 0. FOURTHS. Pirates 28 v. College 0. , Queen’s Park 19 v. Marists 8. Tech. A 6 v. Kaierau 6. Tech. B 14 v. Old Boys 3.

IN OTHER CENTRES PALMEBSTON NOBTH. * (Per Press Association.) PALMEBSTON N., June 8. In a sensational match, Kia Toa defeated Old Boys, hitherto the only unbeaten team, by three tries to one. Leeder, at wing three-quarters for Kia Toa, played the game of his life. Woodville (14) beat Western United (6) in the other senior game. Kia Toa, Old Boys and Woodville are now equal for the championship. DUNEDIN. DUNEDIN, June 6. The first grade football matches were played in fine weather, though towards the end of the games a heavy gale sprang up. A close game between Pirates and Zingari resulted in the former winning just on call of time by 12 points to 11. Alhambra (20) defeated Union (0); Southern (11) beat Dunedin (6); Kaikorai (18) defeated Taieri Bovers (3). WELLINGTON. WELLINGTON, June 8. Oriental (16) beat Athletic (15), Poneke (8) beat Wellington (5), Berhampore (22) beat Sclwyn (0), Marist (12) beat Old Boys (6), ’.Varsity (15) beat Hutt (6). CHBISTCHUBCH. CHBISTCHUBCH, June 8. ’Varsity (13) beat Christchurch (8); Merivale (30) beat Albion (3); Old Boys (20) beat North Canterbury (3). ALL BLACKS FOR AUSTRALIA CHBISTCHUBCH, June 7. It is understood that N. P. McGregor (Christchurch) will make the trip to Australia with the All Blacks. ASSOCIATION GAME SATURDAY’S GAMES. Y.M.C.A. v. EASTBEOOKE. Y.M.C.A.—Law, McKilleen, Allen, Ritchie, Calder, Fyfe, Taylor, Knight, Gillick, Stoddart, Curtis. Eastbrooke.—Cropper, McLeod, Wester, Hampton, Glover, Turner, Langslow, Currie. From the kick-off Y.M.C.A. pressed and took play to Eastbrooke’s goal, but the high wind took the ball well out of play. The Y.M. forwards were now combining well, but the shooting was faulty, and shots by Taylor and Stoddart went astray. From the goal kick, Langslow secured and made a great dash down the line, but no forwards being up to take an excellent centre, a good chance went astray. Play travelled from goal to goal at a fast pace, and McLeod, clearing, gave Langslow a good pass which he turned to good advantage, testing Law with a hot shot. However, Law turned it aside, and Y.M. pressed from the goal kick for Webster to clear well. The Y.M. forwards came again, and Calder receiving a back pass from Stoddart sent in a swift shot which missed by inches. From the kick Hampton secured and passed to Geo. Langslow, to his brother, who made a determined run down the line to centre for Beckett to score with a good shot. Eastbrooke ~ 1 Y.M.C.A. , 0

Y.M.C.A. attacked strongly from the kick-off, and Cropper was called upon to save a hot shot by Stoddart, which he turned, round the post. From the corner kick Curtis sent in a beauty, but the high wind carried it behind. Shortly after half time sounded without further score. SECOND HALF. Play hung in midfield until Taylor carried play to Eastbrooke’s goal, but bunching by the Y.M. forwards let McLeod clear. Y.M. forwards came again, but hesitation let Webster get Eastbrooke away, and Langslow put a good shot just over the bar. From the goal kick Ritchie and Stoddart combined well, and took play to Eastbrooke goal, but Webster sent Hampton, Langslow • and Beckett away, and a miss-kick by Allen let Langslow shoot. Law brought off a fine save, giving Eastbrooke a corner. From the corner kick Stoddart took the ball right to the goal, but McKilleen put behind. Y.M. were pressing, but faulty shooting was the only thing that kept their score from mounting. Langslow made a great break from the goal mouth, but a misskick near Y.M.’s goal allowed Law to clear for Stoddart to start another attack on Eastbrooke’s goal. From a melee in front the ball travelled into the net off Hampton, making the score even: Eastbrooke 1 Y.M.C.A 1 The light was now very bad, and it was hard to distinguish the individual players. Y.M. continued to press, and the final whistle sounded without further score, with Y.M. in the front of Eastbrooke’s goal. Eastbrooke 1 Y.M.C.A 1 Mr Hesketh ably controlled the game. ST. JOHN’S v. WORKSHOPS. This game was delayed in starting, both teams fielding some juniors, St. John’s being three short. From the start ’Shops pressed, and the ball travelled between their forwards for Glover to score with a good shot. From the kick McKecknie put in some good work, but lack of support spoilt a good chance. A passing bout between Cooper, Mackley and Glover to Cooper, saw Cooper put Shops 2 up. Shortly after Burrell sent in a stinging shot, which the goalie just turned round the post. From the corner kick McKie put behind, giving ’Shops another corner, which the goal-keeper fisted clear. The ’Shops combination was proving too strong for the depleted St. John’s tbam, and Mackley scored off a good centre. ’Shops 3; St. John’s 0. ’Shops had the better of the game all through and ran out winners by 6—o, the goals being scored by (Jboper, Ansley, and Mackley. Mr Hunt was

JUNIOR GRADE. EASTOWN (2) v. Y.M.C.A. (0). Play was of a good give and take nature until a good centre by Upton caught the full-back out of position, giving Rainford a good shot. The goalkeep cleared for Glover to put over the bar. Play now travelled to Y.M.’s goal, but Luke cleared for Glover to test Eastown’s goalie with a hard shot. Play was open, and the ball travelled from end to end until Y.M. forced a corner. Hands against Upton gave Eastown a chance, but Glover made a good run and soon had Y.M. attacking. An exchange of high kicking between the full-backs followed until Y.M. forced another corner. Land securing from the kick, sent Uings and Cave away for Cave to put over the bar. A good passing bout between Rainford, Mitchell and Upton was spoilt through Upton getting off-side. Eastown pressed from the free kick, and Stoddart and Uings combined for the centre-forward to score, putting Eastown 1 up. Eastown 1; Y.M.C.A. 0. Half-time came without further score. Y.M. kicked off, but Eastown took play to Y.M.C.A.’s goal, and Stoddart shot for Mitchell, who had gone back to goal, to save. Eastown were now pressing, and combined play by Stoddart and Ansley severely tested Mitchell, who fisted clear. Eastown were now having the better of the game, and Ansley gave Stoddart a nice centre to put Eastown 2 up. A passing bout by the Y.M. forwards gave Rainford a chance, but he put it over the goal. Eastown’s fullbacks were giving no chances, and were feeding their forwards well. Ansley gave his forwards a beautiful centre, but Ferris cleared well. Eastown were now passing the ball well and testing Y.M.’s defence to the utmost, Luke and Thrush saving repeatedly. Ansley and Stoddart both tested Mitchell, who was playing a good game and getting Y.M. out of some tight corners. Shortly after the whistle sounded, giving Eastown a win by 2—o. Mr Phillips refereed.

WANGANUI ASSOCIATION SOCCER TABLE.

WELLINGTON. (Per Press Association). WELLINGTON, June 7. Diamonds 2, beat Hospital 1; Watersiders 2, beat Karori 1; Y.M.C.A. 2, beat Institute 0; Thistle 2, beat Marist 0; Brooklyn 11, beat Welgasco 0; Scottish Wanderers 4, beat Seatoun 0. CHRISTCHURCH. (Per Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, June 7. Sunnyside 3, beat Lyttelton 0; Kaiapoi 1, drew with St. Albans 1; Western 5, beat Villa 1; Nomads 4, beat Y.M.C.A. 0; Rangers 3, beat Thistle 1. AUSTRALIA DEFEATS CANADA. 3 GOALS TO 2. Received June 8, 5.5 p.m. BRISBANE, June 7. The Canadian soccer team had to lower its flag to Australia in the first test match. The weather was fine. Both teams were at full strength. Play throughout was strenuous. The scores at half-time were level, one all. In the second half, though the visitors attacked hotly, the Australians, by superior tactics helped to some extent by hick, secured a victory by 3 goals to 2. URUGUAY DEFEATS HOLLAND

Received June 8, 5.5 p.m. PARIS, June 6. The Olympic Association football semi-final resulted: Uruguay defeated Holland 2—l. THE LEAGUE GAME ENGLAND DEFEATS N.S.W. 10 POINTS TO 5. ATTENDANCE OF FIFTY THOUSAND. Received June 8, 5.5 p.m. SYDNEY, June 7. In the presence of fifty thousand people the English Rugby League team defeated New South Wales by 10 points to 5. Play throughout was very fast, but on tho whole inferior to the previous international games. The weather was cold with a stiff breeze. The ground was in good condition. The visitors quickly established a lead, and w'ithin a "few minutes had seven points to their credit. The Welshmen held them for the remainder of the half which ended with England leading by 7 points to 5. The Britishers attacked strongly in the second half, but after scoring once the home defence negatived further efforts. UNIVERSITY TEAM DEFEATED. A GAME IN THE MUD. (Per Presg Association.) AUCKLAND, June 8. The Australian Universities League team played the second match against Auckland on a ground that was one sea of mud, heavy rain falling right to the start of play. It was purely a forward game, the handling of the ball being impossible. At half-time Auckland led. Dufty kicked a penalty and B. Davidson scoring a try. Ryan, for Australia, kicked a penalty. Tn the second spell Bass scored, Dufty converting, the latter also kicking a pen-

alty. Just before time Polson passed to O’Neil who scored, Dufty converting. The final score was: Auckland • 17 Australian Universities •• 2 WELLINGTON. (Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, June 7. In the League matches Petone 3 beat Lower Hutt 2; Newtown 7 beat City 3. CHRISTCHURCH. (Per Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, June 7. Marists A 29 defeated Woolston 9; Hornby 11 beat Addington 6; Marists B 6 beat Sydenham 2.

p. w. L. Goals D. F. A. Pts. Y.M.C.A. 3 1 0 2 10 4 — 4 St. John’s •• 1 1 1 8 9 — 3 Eastbrooke «> 1 1 1 4 7 — 3 Shops o 1 2 0 7 9 — 2